Horse profile
Far More Serious (IRE)
11yo gelding (at last run, Nov 2011) · Last trainer Charlie Longsdon · Last owner Neysauteur Partnership
by Needle Gun (IRE) out of Womans Heart (IRE) (Broken Hearted)
33 runs · 24 courses · from Oct 2005
As at 27 Oct 2026 · KTB archive: GB, Ireland & France · 2005–present, updated daily
No run recorded since 9 Nov 2011 — 5,466 days ago. Our archive can't say whether the horse is still in training.
Last run Nov 2011 · 3rd of 11
6 wins · 6 courses
Last raced off OR 133
KTB Profile
Far More Serious (IRE) is 6 from 33. Hasn't won since Feb 2011.
Based on 33 archived runs · updated 27 Oct 2026
- 6–33Wins / Runs
- 18.2%Strike rate
- 14 (42.4%)Placed
- +20.00£1 level staken=33 at SP
- 1.70Fair A/E n=33 · 1.31 incl. margin
- 138Highest OR
- 70dAvg between runs
A/E compares actual wins with what starting prices implied. "Fair" strips the bookmaker margin from the expectation, so favourites and longshots are judged on the same footing — figures near 1.00 mean the market priced this horse about right.
Official rating133↓ 5lb off peak
133
102–138
KTB Speed and Rating
KTB Speed
No KTB Speed figures for this horse. The engine scores GB and Irish racing from Oct 2016; runs elsewhere, or earlier, have no figure.
KTB Speed v1 · batch 15 Sep 2026 · GB & Irish racing only · 0 figures from 0 runs · a record, not a forecast
Both figures are KTB's own, computed from the archive; no vendor rating enters either. Every run's figure is on its form line below with its grade. Grades measure how much the archive could see, never the merit of the run.
Run style is derived from in-running commentary, which our data provider does not supply for this horse's races.
Pedigree intelligence
Sire
Needle Gun (IRE)
Progeny in our archive have won 5% of 1,228 runs since Jan 2008 (139 horses).
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Firm | 11 | 0 | 0% | −5 | — |
| Good to Firm | 149 | 6 | 4% | −1 | — |
| Good | 407 | 25 | 6.1% | +1.1 | 2 from 7 |
| Good to Soft | 188 | 6 | 3.2% | −1.8 | 2 from 9 |
| Soft | 278 | 13 | 4.7% | −0.3 | 2 from 9 |
| Heavy | 190 | 12 | 6.3% | +1.3 | 0 from 8 |
| Standard (AW) | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5 | — |
| Distance (all codes) | Runs | Wins | SR | vs sire | This horse |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1m2f – 1m4f | 8 | 0 | 0% | −5 | — |
| 1m5f – 2m | 402 | 19 | 4.7% | −0.3 | 0 from 7 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 442 | 24 | 5.4% | +0.4 | 4 from 10 |
| 2m5f – 3m | 321 | 18 | 5.6% | +0.6 | 2 from 10 |
| Over 3m | 55 | 1 | 1.8% | −3.2 | 0 from 6 |
Flat and jumps together (all codes) · since Jan 2008 · as at 27 Oct 2026 · rows under 30 runs muted · win % is the measure, a record not a forecast
Dam
Womans Heart (IRE) (Broken Hearted)
1 sibling in the archive, 0 winners.
| Produce | Runs | Wins | Win trips | Best grade |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Youcanotbeserious (IRE) | 12 | 0 | — | — |
Record by conditions
| Going | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good to Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | +18.00 |
| Soft | 9 | 2 | 22% | +5.50 |
| Heavy | 8 | 0 | 0% | −8.00 |
| Good | 7 | 2 | 29% | +4.50 |
| Class | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Class 3 | 8 | 2 | 25% | +19.00 |
| Class 2 | 5 | 0 | 0% | −5.00 |
| Class 4 | 3 | 1 | 33% | +4.00 |
| Course | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newbury | 3 | 1 | 33% | +12.00 |
| Gowran Park | 3 | 1 | 33% | +8.00 |
| Fairyhouse | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Bangor-on-Dee | 2 | 1 | 50% | +10.00 |
| Cheltenham | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Exeter | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Aintree | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Kelso | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Wincanton | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sandown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Ascot | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Folkestone | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Hereford | 1 | 1 | 100% | +6.00 |
| Kilbeggan | 1 | 1 | 100% | +3.50 |
| Punchestown | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Thurles | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Clonmel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Down Royal | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Listowel | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Sligo | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Cork | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Limerick | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Downpatrick | 1 | 1 | 100% | +2.50 |
| Roscommon | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Distance | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2m5f – 3m | 10 | 2 | 20% | +17.00 |
| 2m1f – 2m4f | 10 | 4 | 40% | +16.00 |
| 1m5f – 2m | 7 | 0 | 0% | −7.00 |
| Over 3m | 6 | 0 | 0% | −6.00 |
| Jockey | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| D J Casey | 7 | 1 | 14% | −2.50 |
| Denis O'Regan | 5 | 1 | 20% | +6.00 |
| Lenny Flynn | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| Tom Scudamore | 4 | 1 | 25% | +3.00 |
| Felix De Giles | 3 | 1 | 33% | +9.00 |
| Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| Andrew Tinkler | 2 | 1 | 50% | +13.00 |
| Paddy Brennan | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Tom Siddall | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| Headgear | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None | 27 | 5 | 19% | +14.00 |
| Cheekpieces | 5 | 1 | 20% | +7.00 |
| Blinkers | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
| Season | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +4.00 |
| 2010 | 3 | 0 | 0% | −3.00 |
| 2009 | 3 | 2 | 67% | +19.00 |
| 2008 | 2 | 0 | 0% | −2.00 |
| 2007 | 4 | 1 | 25% | +0.50 |
| 2006 | 8 | 1 | 13% | +3.00 |
| 2005 | 5 | 1 | 20% | −1.50 |
| Type | Runs | Wins | SR | £1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chase | 23 | 3 | 13% | +11.00 |
| Hurdle | 6 | 2 | 33% | +9.50 |
| NH Flat | 3 | 1 | 33% | +0.50 |
| Flat | 1 | 0 | 0% | −1.00 |
Splits include every sample, however small — muted rows are under 3 runs. A one-from-one record is a fact, not a trend: read the Runs column before the strike rate.
Form
| Date | Course | Race | Pos | Btn | Wgt | OR | KTB | Jockey | SP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2011 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 09 Nov 11+18d | Bangor-on-Dee | Anne Duchess Of Westminster Memorial Handicap Chase | 3/11 | 3¾ | 11-11 | 133 | 132A | Andrew Tinkler | 12/1 |
| 22 Oct 11+7d | Aintree | Betfred 10 Best Odds In Shops Veterans' Handicap Chase | F/10 | — | 11-8 | 136 | — | Paddy Brennan | 9/1 |
| 15 Oct 11+212d | Kelso | EDF-ER Fallago Rig Handicap Chase | 8/10 | 99 | 11-12 | 138 | 114C | Felix De Giles | 5/1 |
| 17 Mar 11+12d | Cheltenham | Fulke Walwyn Kim Muir Challenge Cup Handicap Chase (Amateur Riders) | 7/24 | nk | 11-10 | 138 | 122C | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 16/1 |
| 05 Mar 11+29d | Newbury | Blue Square Supporting Greatwood Veterans' Handicap Chase | 3/11 | 3 | 11-2 | 138 | 137A | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 7/1 |
| 04 Feb 11+13d | Bangor-on-Dee | Cheltenham Preview Evening 3rd March Handicap Chase | 1/11 | 11-12 | 129 | 145A | Felix De Giles | 11/1 | |
| 22 Jan 11+14d | Wincanton | Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase | 5/12 | ¾ | 11-12 | 132 | 127A | Felix De Giles | 10/1 |
| 08 Jan 11+50d | Sandown | 32red.com Handicap Chase | UR/13 | — | 11-0 | 132 | — | Tom Scudamore | 9/1 |
| 2010 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 19 Nov 10+247d | Ascot | Atlantic Enterprises Handicap Chase | 2/6 | 14 | 11-10 | 132 | 127B | Tom Scudamore | 5/2 |
| 17 Mar 10+47d | Cheltenham | 140th Year Of The National Hunt Chase Challenge Cup (Amateur Riders' Novices' Chase) | 7/18 | 3 | 11-6 | 132 | 107C | Mr Sam Waley-Cohen | 22/1 |
| 29 Jan 10+44d | Newbury | Zenergi Handicap Chase | 2/12 | 6 | 11-9 | 130 | 132A | Paddy Brennan | 7/2 |
| 2009 · 3 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Dec 09+29d | Newbury | Hamilton Rentals Novices' Chase (Limited Handicap) | 1/10 | 11-4 | 119 | 144A | Andrew Tinkler | 14/1 | |
| 17 Nov 09+9d | Folkestone | Daily Mail Raceday Handicap Chase (in Memory Of Lady Harmsworth Blunt) | 2/15 | 2¼ | 10-12 | 104 | 123A | Tom Scudamore | 5/1 |
| 08 Nov 09+648d | Hereford | Herefordshire 'mind' Handicap Chase | 1/14 | 11-12 | 104 | 131A | Tom Scudamore | 6/1 | |
| 2008 · 2 runs | |||||||||
| 30 Jan 08+29d | Exeter | Exeter Handicap Chase | 6/12 | 1½ | 11-8 | 110 | 102C | Tom Siddall | 10/3F |
| 01 Jan 08+213d | Exeter | Bathwick Tyres Handicap Chase | 2/13 | 4 | 11-5 | 108 | 126A | Tom Siddall | 16/1 |
| 2007 · 4 runs | |||||||||
| 02 Jun 07+35d | Kilbeggan | Bloomfield House Hotel Hurdle | 1/8 | 11-12 | 117 | 116C | D J Casey | 7/2 | |
| 28 Apr 07+30d | Punchestown | RFL Steel Hurdle | 14/22 | 10 | 11-12 | 117 | 100C | D J Casey | 9/1 |
| 29 Mar 07+63d | Thurles | Templemore Beginners Chase | 3/16 | 10 | 11-12 | 103 | 114C | D J Casey | 9/4F |
| 25 Jan 07+70d | Gowran Park | Ashkalani Handicap Chase (0-109) | 6/18 | 7 | 11-8 | 104 | 97C | D J Casey | 10/1 |
| 2006 · 8 runs | |||||||||
| 16 Nov 06+12d | Clonmel | Prior Park Service Station Handicap Chase (0-109) | 2/9 | 4 | 11-8 | 102 | 123C | Denis O'Regan | 8/1 |
| 04 Nov 06+14d | Down Royal | Rainbow Telecom Handicap Chase (0-116) | F/11 | — | 11-5 | 102 | — | Denis O'Regan | 7/1 |
| 21 Oct 06+14d | Fairyhouse | Cavan GAA Supporters Club Beginners Chase | 12/16 | 12 | 11-12 | 102 | 99C | Denis O'Regan | 20/1 |
| 07 Oct 06+19d | Gowran Park | Lord Bagenal Inn Beginners Chase | 13/18 | 1¼ | 11-12 | — | 96C | Denis O'Regan | 4/1J |
| 18 Sep 06+148d | Listowel | John F.McGuire Beginners Chase | 5/15 | shd | 11-12 | — | 106C | D J Casey | 10/1 |
| 23 Apr 06+36d | Sligo | EBF Novice Hurdle | PU/14 | — | 11-12 | — | — | D J Casey | 5/2J |
| 18 Mar 06+55d | Gowran Park | Cheltenham Hangover Maiden Hurdle | 1/20 | 11-12 | — | 125C | Denis O'Regan | 10/1 | |
| 22 Jan 06+26d | Cork | Millstreet Maiden Hurdle | 5/24 | shd | 11-12 | — | 123C | D J Casey | 8/1 |
| 2005 · 5 runs | |||||||||
| 27 Dec 05+24d | Limerick | Supermacs Maiden Hurdle | 4/17 | ¾ | 11-7 | — | 112C | Lenny Flynn | 6/1 |
| 03 Dec 05+17d | Fairyhouse | P.J. Walls (Pro-Am) INH Flat Race | 8/14 | 30 | 11-9 | — | 67C | Lenny Flynn | 10/1 |
| 16 Nov 05+7d | Downpatrick | Anglo Printers Inh Flat Race | 1/8 | 11-9 | — | 110C | Lenny Flynn | 5/2 | |
| 09 Nov 05+37d | Fairyhouse | Black Hall INH Flat Race | 5/15 | 4½ | 11-4 | — | 102C | Lenny Flynn | 6/1 |
| 03 Oct 05 | Roscommon | Keenan Bookmakers Inh Flat Race | 5/18 | 15 | 11-9 | — | 91C | Lenny Flynn | 8/1 |
Quick answers
- How many races has Far More Serious won?
- Far More Serious (IRE) won 6 of 33 archived starts between 2005 and 2011, a strike rate of 18.2%. Placed 14 times in total (42.4% of starts).
- Who trained Far More Serious?
- Far More Serious (IRE) was trained by Charlie Longsdon on the most recent run on record, at Bangor-on-Dee on 9 November 2011.
- Who is Far More Serious's sire?
- Far More Serious (IRE) is by Needle Gun (IRE) out of Womans Heart (IRE), whose sire is Broken Hearted.
- What going does Far More Serious prefer?
- Far More Serious (IRE) has the best record on good going: 2 wins from 7 starts (28.6%). Only going bands with at least three archived starts are read, so this is a direction rather than a settled preference.
- What is Far More Serious's official rating?
- The most recent official rating on record is 133, from the run on 9 November 2011. The highest on record is 138.
- What is Far More Serious's sire's record?
- Needle Gun (IRE)'s progeny in our archive have won 5% of 1,228 runs since Jan 2008 (139 horses), Flat and jumps together.
- Who are Far More Serious's siblings?
- Out of Womans Heart (IRE), Far More Serious (IRE) has 1 other produce in our archive, 0 of them winners. As at Oct 2026.